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McDonough will lead the league’s strategy, operations and execution as the USL pursues its long-term vision for professional soccer in the United States.—
Sportico Staff,
Sportico.com,
15 May 2026 -
Once again, Spieth pursues his career Grand Slam.—
Steven Louis Goldstein,
New York Times,
14 May 2026
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Motorsports companies are not necessarily going to lead the transition to cleaner energy sources as the world seeks to limit the climate changes resulting from burning fossil fuels.—
Caitlin Grady,
The Conversation,
19 May 2026
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His struggle intensifies when Tare, a rebellious motorcyclist and fellow alcoholic, discovers the pastor’s secret and seeks to use the car for his own dream.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
19 May 2026
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In light of her public embarrassment, her author father, Greg, accepts a position as a visiting lecturer on campus to be close to his daughter in her time of need.—
Leigh Nordstrom,
Footwear News,
12 May 2026
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No honest measure of Jewish teachings accepts the distancing of religious interests from communal concerns.—
Joshua M. Davidson,
New York Daily News,
11 May 2026
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Derivatives contracts that hedge against inflation risk are around their highest since October 2025 but still relatively tame, and futures traders expect Fed officials largely to sit on their hands until the inflation storm passes.—
Jeff Cox,
CNBC,
11 May 2026
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When someone contracts a hantavirus infection, the symptoms don’t show up for anywhere from one week and two months.—
Elizabeth Yuko,
Rolling Stone,
8 May 2026
Verb
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Power—the explosive, fast-twitch capacity that catches you mid-fall—goes first.—
Angela Haupt,
Time,
15 May 2026
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All this will come to the fore when Apple eventually sorts out its own AI strategy and catches iPhone up with other platforms.—
Zak Doffman,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2026
Verb
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The best beers here show this mix, with German precision, French style, and a local pride that welcomes both.—
Jim Dobson,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2026
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Every time a player welcomes a new child home, Travelers Executive vice president and chief administrative officer Andy Bessette sends a Travelers onesie.—
Moira McCarthy,
Boston Herald,
14 May 2026
Verb
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Slightly unsettled embraces the unfinished with clothing that’s imperfect.—
Kanika Talwar,
Footwear News,
14 May 2026
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His music embraces vulnerability, exploring themes of heartbreak and isolation.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
13 May 2026
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“Incurs.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/incurs. Accessed 20 May. 2026.
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